The folk costume of Argentina is bright, comfy, and made in the cowboy-style. Male clothing is called “gaucho clothes”. It consists of a shirt, loose trousers (comfortable to ride a horse) called “bombachas”, a poncho (sleeveless blanket-like outerwear with an opening for the head), traditional shoes called “alpargatas” or gaucho boots, a woven belt called “faja” or leather belt called “rastras”, and a hat (cowboy hat or sombrero).Female outfit consists of a colorful full skirt, a blouse (white or colorful), shoes, an optional hat, and sometimes a kerchief or blanket.

In Argentina, the woolen poncho is very popular. It protects people from different weather conditions. It has no sleeves – just a hood and a covering for the upper body.There is a special type of trousers in Argentina called “bombachas de campo”. They are usually worn by men, but women wear them as well.Men sometimes wear an apron-like attire that stretches to the floor. It contains a traditional belt as well, and it is called “tirador”.Wide-brimmed hats are also very common in Argentina. They are worn by both men and women, and they help to shade people’s face and eyes from the hot sun.A type of footwear that is famous in Argentina is called “alpargatas”. People who work in fields usually wear this because it is very durable.